Bloodborne Pathogens (BBP)
True or False:
Bloodborne pathogens can be found in any bodily fluid
What is: True
When you come across a bottle/chemical with no label, what should you do
What is: Apply appropriate chemical label/Inform manager label is missing
What is the 3rd step in our HPC process
What is: High Dusting
True or False:
You should take soiled PPE home with you at the end of you shift
What is: False
What does HPC stand for
What is:
H - High
P - Profile
C - Cleaning
Bloodborne pathogens are microorganisms such as ________________ that are found in blood
What is: Bacteria and/or Viruses
_______________, also known as SDS, are available for each chemical we use.
What are: Safety Data Sheets
Name ONE cue of clean currently in use here at Voorhees
What is: Toilet Strip/Restroom Tent Card/Pyramid/TV Guide/Menu(s)
Name ONE workplace precaution you take to avoid exposure to BBP
What is: Mandatory education/Wear appropriate PPE/Treat everything like it's infectious
What does RACE stand for
What is:
R - Rescue/Remove
A - Alarm/Alert
C - Confine/Contain
E - Extinguish/Evacuate
When handling BBPs it's recommended that we follow universal precautions, meaning we should treat blood as if it is ____________
What is: Infectious/Contaminated
What does the "skull and crossbones" pictogram on a chemical label indicate
What is: a toxic chemical
When discussing HCAHPS, what does "N-Size" mean
What is: the number of patient surveys returned
What type of mask is required when working in an "airborne" isolation room
What is: a N-95 mask/PAPR
What does PASS stand for
What is:
P - Pull
A - Aim
S - Squeeze
S - Sweep
Name a most common "indirect" reason for a BBP exposure in EVS
What is: Contaminated Sharps/Needles/Broken Glass
The signal word on the SDS sheet indicates this
What is: the severity level of the hazard
What does the term "service recovery" refer to
What is: an opportunity to correct a patient/visitor issue or complaint
When applying PPE, gloves should be applied "first" when donning (putting on) PPE items
What is: False (Gown, Mask, Eyewear, Gloves)
What does LOTO mean
What is:
LO - Lock Out
TO - Tag Out
Name a bloodborne pathogen that can be prevented with a vaccine.
What is: Hepatitis B
ECP stands for what and is where you can find information about what PPE to wear when using a chemical
What is: the Exposure Control Plan
What was the topic covered in the latest bi-annual PE training, covered during last month's staff meeting
What is: Scripting/Empathy Training
There are (3) types of transmission-based precautions; _____________, are germs that are suspended in the air.
What is: Airborne
The __ __ __ is in place to ensure employee safety from emergencies, it communicates to employees, the policies and procedures to follow in the event of an emergency.
What is:
E - Emergency
A - Action
P - Plan